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49ers signed TE Vance McDonald to a five-year, $35 million extension with $16 million guaranteed.

The deal locks up McDonald through 2021. Turning 27 next June, McDonald has enjoyed a mini-breakout season in Chip Kelly's offense, parlaying 24 catches into 391 yards with four touchdowns and averaging 16.3 yards per reception. Long prone to dropped passes, McDonald has dropped only three balls this year and has always possessed adequate blocking ability. McDonald played a season-high 91 percent of the 49ers' snaps in Week 13.

Falcons LT Jake Matthews (knee) is questionable for Week 14 against the Rams.

Matthews was able to get in a limited practice Friday, but that was his only action of the week. Atlanta could decide to play it safe with their left tackle in a game they should be able to win going away. Tom Compton took over for Matthews after he left last week's game.

Titans DE Jurrell Casey (questionable, foot) is a game-time decision for Week 14.

Casey didn't practice all week but coach Mike Mularkey isn't ruling him out for Sunday. It doesn't sound like he'll play more than limited snaps even if he manages to be active. Casey's status is an upgrade to Devontae Booker and Justin Forsett's matchups.

Marquess Wilson (groin) is questionable for Week 14 against the Lions.

Wilson was able to practice on a limited basis Thursday and Friday. He will likely play, but Wilson is too risky to trust in fantasy lineups after his four-snap debacle last week. Josh Bellamy is looking like Chicago's No. 1 receiver. What a world.

Chargers GM Tom Telesco declined to say if coach Mike McCoy will be back next season.

"We're not looking toward 2017 yet," Telesco said. "We've had some tough games that we've lost. Mike has kept this team together. So there's some good things, but the other side is we've got seven losses with four games to go, which is where nobody wants to be." McCoy signed a one-year extension in January to avoid lame-duck status. He's on the hot seat after losing three of his last five games. The Chargers offense has rebounded under McCoy this year but their defense and fourth quarter collapses have remained a big part of their struggles. McCoy (.450 winning percentage) may need to win out to avoid being fired.